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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 8308 miles / 13371 kilometers / 7220 nautical miles.

King Shaka International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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8308
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13371
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7220
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Flight time duration
16 h 13 min
CO2 emission
1 044 kg

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Distance from Durban to Philadelphia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8308.479 miles
  • 13371.201 kilometers
  • 7219.871 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 8312.412 miles
  • 13377.530 kilometers
  • 7223.289 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Durban to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 16 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Durban to Philadelphia generates about 1 044 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 044 kilograms equals 2 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E
Destination Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W